Hello and welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for Quilting with Curves! This beautiful new book was written by my friend Daisy Aschehoug and is available now from C&T Publishing.
I first came across Daisy’s work years ago when I was early in my own quilting journey. It’s been fun to follow along as her work has evolved and grown, and to get to know her in person when we cross paths at QuiltCon each year.
Daisy is a true master of sewing with curves, and the 20 patterns in this book highlight so many clever and inventive ways to use this versatile shape. In addition to full pattern instructions, the book also includes a lot of great tips and tricks for cutting with curved templates, basting shapes, and trimming blocks — all of these tips are so helpful for piecing curves together smoothly and accurately!
Daisy’s Sirkel quilt was juried into QuiltCon a few years ago, and I remember admiring it in person as part of the show. I love how this design feels both simple and complex as the same time, and the subtle scrappy nature of the stripes is a fun detail that you may not notice at first glance.
The Gingko Fans quilt really stood out to me as well for the layered curves that are expertly incorporated into the design, and the cozy scrappy vibe of the different navy and pink fabrics.
In early 2021, my guild hosted Daisy for a virtual workshop making her Spinoff quilt. I was excited to see that one of the patterns included in the book is Wired, an updated version of this same design! You can see that while we used very different color palettes, both quilts have the same fun, curvy, swirly result.
I hope you check out the book and enjoy sewing with curves!
GIVEAWAY: C&T has offered a digital (PDF) copy of Quilting with Curves for one randomly selected visitor. Leave a comment below for a chance to win! The winner will be selected on July 2. Deadline extended to July 6!
Be sure to follow the hop for the next week!
- June 19 – C&T
- June 20 – Christa Watson
- June 21 – Libs Elliott
- June 22 – Kitty Wilkin
- June 23 – Sarah Goer
- June 24 – Rachel Hauser
- June 25 – Lee Monroe
- June 26 – Hilary Jordan
- June 27 – Sarah Ruiz (You’re here!)
- June 28 – Laura Loewen
- June 29 – Jo Avery
- June 30 – Mali Storli Engedal
- July 1 – Daisy Aschehoug
These quilts are so pretty, I love the Gingko Fans design.
I love Daisy’s work and enjoyed taking a class from her at quiltcon a few years ago. I’d love to explore her book!
I love curves and it’s so fun to mix in a scrappy component!
Thanks Sarah, I’ve been following Daisy for a while, on your recommendation, and just love her work!
Love all the curves! I just got started quilting curves and now I’m hooked.
I might give spinoff or wired a try. I like almost everything Daisy designs.
Lovely projects, I wouldn’t mind giving them a try
Beautiful curves!
If you ever get a chance, Daisy’s classes are a fun way to get into curves and give you inspiration. Excited to see her latest book is here!
Daisy has got the greatest curves!
You always have the best recommendations and this one does not dissapoint! Amazing quilts I would love to try.
I love the community spirit in this blog hop, especially each hosts thoughts for the quilts. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing about Daisy! And the others too. I love learning about new quilters and being inspired by their creativity.
I can not wait to see more of this book! I have yet to finish a quilt with curves and I think this book could really help me. Thanks so much for sharing!
I’ll definitely have to check out this book! So many fun quilts to admire and attempt.
I love Daisy’s patterns. She’s so creative.
The geometric use of the curves in this book are unique and intriguing. Looks like so much fun!
Beautiful quilts! Lovely designs – looks like a book I need in my library!
It looks like an interesting book! I love the book she made with Quiltachusetts on stripes and curves
I borrowed a copy from my library (there’s a special nerdy pleasure in being the first person to check out a book
) and right away decided I wanted to add it to my personal collection!
Curves are the most fun – Daisy’s quilts offer loads of opportunities for quilty happiness!
I love the curves! They can be used to create such interesting designs. Sounds like a lovely book!
Thank you for introducing me to Daisy through your newsletter!
Love all the curves! I’m trying to conquer my fear of curves and it sounds like this book might do it!
Such beautiful curves! I love them all and also your Ripple & Rise Quilt!
I really like sewing with curves. It doesn’t look like it should work at first, but it’s fun when it does.
I love the Sirkle quilt. Amazing how many curves there are in these quilts.